. >> reporter: tils about the theme. it's the white house. we are thrilled to have carolyn kennedy as the hop rarey chair. her mother founded the historical association. >> reporter: what day is carolyn coming out, ms. kenny? >> she is not. it's in recognition of her mother's great work. she will not be coming. we are open every day starting at 11:00, today. it's $20, general admissions. we have lots of events between now and sunday for people to come and see and learn, fun things lectures, including a saturday lecture at 3:00 with roland mesny, the former white house pastry chef. he will be on stage with gail hattiesburg, the social secretary for president and mrs. reagan. >> what do people love most about this event? >> they love everything to see and do. last night was preview night. we are standing in the lone exhibit. then already events along with the 45 outstanding dealers from across the country and europe. so there's lots to see and do. >> speaking of this exhibit, i'm going to go chat with leslie crohn's, the curator of this exhibit. it's called treasures of the first family. >> tal